Pre-Bid Conference for Upcoming Project at Passenger Terminal Building, Gulfport-Biloxi International

The contract pertains to a project at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport involving rubber removal and pavement marking rehabilitation, with a scheduled pre-bid conference on August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bidders are invited to submit sealed or electronic bids by September 9, 2025, with the response deadline at 2:00 PM. The project scope includes removing rubber deposits from pavement surfaces and reapplying markings, to be completed within 45 days, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays and additional penalties for runway closure overruns. Bidders must be licensed Mississippi contractors, providing their Certificate of Responsibility number, and submit a 5% bid bond. The successful contractor is required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award. The contract is overseen by the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority, with key contacts including the Airport’s Executive Director and Neel-Schaffer, Inc., the technical consultant. The bidding process emphasizes responsiveness to instructions, compliance with licensing, and price competitiveness, with awards based on the most favorable bid as determined by the authority. No explicit federal FAR clauses or specific evaluation weights are incorporated; instead, the process relies on administrative review of bid compliance and cost. Supporting documents, including drawings and specifications, are accessible via the online plan room or at designated locations, and bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference for clarification. The contract emphasizes bonding, licensing, and timely completion but does not specify detailed inspection, quality standards, or delivery procedures beyond the contractual bonding and schedule requirements.